Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Kharge and Gandhi Allege 2019 Election Fraud; EC Responds
Mallikarjun Kharge, a politician, says he lost the 2019 election because of cheating.
He believes the BJP party used fake votes and scared voters.
The Election Commission says these claims are similar to old ones.
They point to a previous case where the Congress party wanted to change the voter list format, but the court did not allow it.
Rahul Gandhi, another leader, also claims the Congress lost seats due to cheating in recent elections.
Mallikarjun Kharge alleges electoral fraud caused his 2019 Lok Sabha defeat in Gulbarga.
Kharge claims the BJP used 'bogus voting' and government agencies to intimidate opponents.
The Election Commission responded, calling the allegations 'new wine in an old bottle'.
EC cited a 2018 Supreme Court case where Congress sought a searchable voter list.
Rahul Gandhi has alleged voter fraud cost the Congress several seats in recent elections.
- Who
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, BJP, Election Commission.
- What
- Allegations of electoral fraud in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
- When
- 2019 (election year), with recent rallies and statements.
- Where
- Gulbarga constituency (election location), Bengaluru (rally).
- Why
- To protest alleged vote theft and raise concerns about election integrity.
Congress
Election Commission / BJP
Electoral Integrity
Congress
2019 election was marred by fraud, Kharge's defeat.
Election Commission / BJP
The Election Commission considers allegations misleading.
Voter List Format
Congress
Demand for a searchable voter list to uncover fraud.
Election Commission / BJP
The EC contends there is no legal basis for a searchable list.
- Event
- Allegations of Electoral Fraud
- Key Figures
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi
- Party Accused
- BJP
- Election Year
- 2019
- Location
- Gulbarga, Bengaluru
- EC Response
- Called allegations misleading and cited a case
Sources
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